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A landscape restoration project in a grassy gully on Colorado's Western Slope. Adding rocky protection and planting native grasses and shrubs has increased plant growth, trapped storm sediment, and increased soil storage.

Rewetting the sponge: How to increase biological diversity, reduce greenhouse gases, and cool the environment (Cool Boulder)

Nov. 3, 2023

Tim Seastedt discusses how low-cost landscape restoration actions in Colorado can foster a more diverse and absorbent environment. These actions can rebuild soils and recharge soil water storage, increasing the ability of plants to perform evapotranspiration. Such changes provide many environmental benefits.

Seastedt (third from left) and Wildland Restoration Volunteers build erosion control structures to enhance sage grouse habitat and re-wet meadows in North Park area, CO.

Retired 鈥渇ree-range ecologist鈥� helps students become green ambassadors (Colorado Arts & Sciences Magazine)

Jan. 27, 2022

Professor emeritus Tim Seastedt has studied prairie grasslands and alpine tundra for more than 40 years. Since retiring, Seastedt has devoted his time to hands-on Front Range ecological conservation and restoration efforts, in tandem with students and youth from underrepresented groups and volunteer organizations.